BenjiFlow & Oxlade: My Bella This tune is magic. It’s a love letter in every way. From the composition to the instrumentation, “My Bella” pulls on your heartstrings and encourages you to take your lover by the hand and sway away. You will be humming this single all day because its melody and rhythm are utterly irresistible. BenjiFlow sets the pace for this song, while … Continue reading Let Me Put You On: Four Singles for the Soul

Recently signed to 0207 Def Jam, Debbie is a burgeoning talent with the voice of a star. By way of the U.K., she dropped two singles later in the year 2021 that are positively worth a listen. Her debut single “Is This Real Love?” is a true R&B experience that’s packaged in originality and graced with potent lyricism and storytelling. Her second single “Summer in … Continue reading New Def Jam Signee Debbie Is The Next Best Thing

Nia Sultana: Ambience  Recently signed to Interscope Records, R&B artist Nia Sultana comes through with a fresh and seductive sound. This song exudes unapologetic sexual liberation and boss lady vibes. As a perfect mood setter for you and your significant other, Nia mesmerizes your ear with a soft tone and bold composition. Alongside her single, she released her first music video, which features another new … Continue reading Let Me Put You On: Recent Singles To Boost Your R&B Playlist

BIA ~ FOR CERTAIN DELUXE Filling out what was previously too short of an album, the deluxe version of FOR CERTAIN contains some of BIA’s best raps and takes the focus away from the features. Specifically, “Can’t Touch This” and “Big Deal” with Sevyn Streeter are trunk-knocking highlights. Zack Fox ~ shut the fuck up talking to me Securing the highly-touted 3.6 score from Pitchfork, … Continue reading Tune in: BIA, Zack Fox, Wale Light Up October

Hyde ~ SEEDS Sporting an impressive vocal range and a keen ear for focused production, Hyde’s debut EP is vulnerable, bright, and full of potential. Much of the songs on the EP feature Hyde’s signature high-pitched harmonies wielded calmly, as to keep from being too airy or atmospheric. Priding herself on being her own manager, Hyde is a multi-talented artist worth keeping tabs on going … Continue reading Tune In Tuesday: Best Recent Albums and Singles in R&B, Lo-Fi, and Hip-Hop

Marking RYAL’s second song of the year, “Feathers” is a mysterious track dedicated to finding one’s freedom. The song naturally captures the scary feelings that can come about when one is approaching a more boundless version of their identity, as producer Aaron Nevezie gives the song plenty of instrumental decor, none of which comes off as frivolous. Singing about not being able to breathe, Jacque … Continue reading RYAL Releases “Feathers,” a Haunted Freedom-Finding Song

With the Hummingbird Rotation, we hope to give folks a closer look at the songs that get the most play at Hummingbird HQ. This installment, hear about Skegss, Dan Auerbach, and Weezer. Up in the Clouds // Skegss If you haven’t dipped your toes into the world of Aussie Rock, you’re missing out. The sound is varied and loose, giving you a taste of that … Continue reading New Music To You: Skegss, Dan Auerbach, and Weezer